International Paper EMEA Packaging Spinoff
In Plain English
International Paper is splitting off EMEA Packaging into its own separate, publicly-traded company. Shareholders typically receive shares in the new entity automatically. This was recently announced.
EMEA Packaging will become a separate public company
Deal Progress
RUMORED
ANNOUNCED
PENDING
ACTIVE
COMPLETED
Parent Company
International Paper
IP
Industrials
SpinCo / Target
EMEA Packaging
Announced
Jan 29, 2026
3mo ago
Expected
12 to 15 months
Market Cap
Not disclosed
Deal Value
Not disclosed
Summary
International Paper to spin off its EMEA packaging operations.
Deal Flow Timeline
Key milestones from announcement to expected completion
Deal Announced
2026-01-29
COMPLETEDForm 10 Filed
UPCOMINGIRS Tax Ruling
UPCOMINGShareholder Approval
UPCOMINGRecord Date
12 to 15 months
UPCOMINGDistribution / Completion
12 to 15 months
UPCOMINGDeal Announced
COMPLETEDInitial public announcement of the transaction.
2026-01-29
Form 10 Filed
UPCOMINGRegistration statement filed with the SEC for the new entity.
IRS Tax Ruling
UPCOMINGPrivate letter ruling confirming tax-free treatment.
Shareholder Approval
UPCOMINGBoard and/or shareholder vote to approve the separation.
Record Date
UPCOMINGRecord date for distribution of new shares.
Est: 12 to 15 months
Distribution / Completion
UPCOMINGShares of the new entity distributed to shareholders.
Est: 12 to 15 months